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June 2, 2016 · Empowerment Songs, healing songs, inspirational songs, Joe Mennonna Arrangements, Life In Song 2010's, Non-Attachment, Overcoming Adversity, Peace Songs, present moment awareness, Songs of Transformation, Spiritual Songs

482 Surrender To The Source (Full Arrangement)


482 Surrender to The Source origAbout This Song: (Lyrics Below)
This is a song about surrendering. Not in a military sense but in the sense of trusting that there is a reason and a purpose to this crazy thing called life even if we can’t always see it or understand it.

Joe Mennonna did a masterful job of arranging this one. The wonderful and amazing radiant being who we call Joy Adler added her amazing vocal “healing touch” to it as well… Please keep in mind that the Horns being played on this track are REAL horns. Not “midi horns”. And you are only beginning to get a glimpse of the genius that is Joe Mennonna! He plays every single instrument you hear on this track.

I hope you enjoy it! Share it. Listen to it over and over again.

There WILL be a TEST… There is ALWAYS a test… REMEMBER it is only a “test”… :o)
– Mark

I Surrender To The Source

Song # 482 | 4/19/14 | by Mark Shepard | Arrangement by Joe Mennonna

I surrender to the source
Of all hope and all delight
I surrender to the source
That guides me through my night

Refrain:
I surrender to the source
I surrender to the source

I surrender to the light
that restores my eyes to sight
I surrender to the light
That turns my darkness bright

I surrender to the truth
That extinguishes the lies
I surrender to the truth
That I can always trust as wise

Refrain:

I surrender to the love
That heals my broken heart
I surrender to the love
And I dare another start

I surrender to the way
That guides me through my day
I surrender to the way
that has the kindest things to say

Refrain:

bridge:
And the wind upon the sea
Dances out a harmony
Upon the pages of my heart
Upon the gifts that I receive

Refrain: (x2)

Filed Under: Empowerment Songs, healing songs, inspirational songs, Joe Mennonna Arrangements, Life In Song 2010's, Non-Attachment, Overcoming Adversity, Peace Songs, present moment awareness, Songs of Transformation, Spiritual Songs

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Love the “Key To Your Cage” album…

Love the “Key To Your Cage” album. I hear so many different influences and styles woven throughout the songs, really keeps it interesting from start to finish!

Dan Z

They love (your song) and ask to listen to it, ALWAYS.

My name is Cecile. I teach kindergarten at OMSD. I had the pleasure of using your song Together We Can Change The World to help my students make a difference in this wonderful world! They love it and ask to listen to it, ALWAYS.

Cecile Arvizo

Total awesomeness!!!

‘Let’s Run’ is MY FAVORITE so far.. I LOVE THIS ONE.. great job.. total awesomeness!!! I thank Jana Stanfield for introducing me to your gifts. I am grateful.

Merril

I Love listening to all your songs…

Mark, you really are an amazing songwriter! I Love listening to all your songs and sitting in the creative aura they create!

Cheri

Your song was just perfect to start my day…

Mark, your song ‘Freedom (It’s Been  Long Road)’ was just perfect to start my day. I LOVE IT!  Thank you, Thank you.  Blessings to you and much gratitude for your musical gift.

Judy

Just awesome…

Your music is taking over my life and it’s awesome!

Eric

I loved the song and listened to it 3 times….

Hi Mark, I just had to tell you this. I emailed my 3 granddaughters the song you wrote who are sisters with the youngest being 11 years old, has cerebral palsy and is very smart, is able to talk, very funny, uses a computer, is able to write, now is learning to play drums, emails me ‘Thanks. I do.’ I loved the song and listened to it 3 times.

Gail Russ

Been singing the chorus since the first day I heard it…

I sh*t you not when I say I’ve been singing the chorus to Honest Rock since the first day I heard it. I sing this every single day. Many times a day. Seriously. It’s like a mantra to me. It soothes me:-)

Gene Moore

Enjoying your songs so much…

Hello Mark. I am enjoying your songs so much! I’d love to see you play live somewhere.

Marianne

Never fails to move me…

Your incredible music never fails to move me. Thank you, Mark.

Paula

Brilliant!

Brilliant! I LOVE seeing the words to all these beloved songs, thanks!

Mary F.

For me these songs are transformational lessons in self-love…

Dear Mark, THANK YOU for sending *Spark & Flame*!!!! This CD certainly is a compilation of Conscious Love Songs! As I listen I am transported to memory after memory past, present and future, fulfilled and unfulfilled. I was flooded with many different emotions. I cried, laughed, held my breath and also breathed deep heart-centered breaths of connection to the Divine. I feel joy, grief, sadness, compassion, love, awe, freedom, kindness, gratitude and appreciation. For me these songs are transformational lessons in self-love, releasing, acceptance for what was, what is and who I am. Knowing that I am enough and that I am Divinely Loved.

J

You write some great songs!

Hi Mark, You write some great songs! I really enjoyed listening to all of them on Spark and Flame. Thank you for all that you do. Keep up the good work! All the best.

Susan

Your lyrics embody everything we hold sacred…

Your lyrics embody everything we hold sacred and dear as a faith community.

Gina Sullivan, Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph

You have put a grown man in tears…

Mark, this song and message really hit home for me today. You have put a grown man in tears. Thank You for what you do. Sometimes I think you sound kind of cheesy, and then others, I think you are a genius, and I’m beginning to realize that you actually care about helping people. So hard to “get out of your own way” sometimes…thanks for the reminder.

Jeremy

Love your lyrics!

Love your music! Love your lyrics!

Robin Bridgeford

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